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Chen Wenling
Estimate
65,000 - 75,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Chen Wenling
- Happy Life No.8
signed in Chinese and Pinyin, dated 2005.6.1, and numbered 5/5 on the base
fiberglass
- 93 3/4 by 65 3/8 by 45 1/4 in. 238 by 166 by 115 cm.
Exhibited
Other examples exhibited:
Nanjing Museum, 2nd Triennial of Chinese Art, Archaeology of the Future, 2005, p. 204, illustrated in color
Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art, Happy Life - Chen Wenling Sculpture Solo Exhibition, 2006
Padova, Vecchiato New Art Space, Made in China, 2006
Nanjing Museum, 2nd Triennial of Chinese Art, Archaeology of the Future, 2005, p. 204, illustrated in color
Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art, Happy Life - Chen Wenling Sculpture Solo Exhibition, 2006
Padova, Vecchiato New Art Space, Made in China, 2006
Literature
Documentation Library of Today Art Museum, Sculptures by Chen Wenling (1999-2006), p. 61, illustrated in color
Chinese Art No. 45, p. 25, illustrated in color (a smaller version of Happy Life No. 8)
Chinese Contemporary Art Document Exhibition, December 2006, p. 205, illustrated in color
Chinese Art No. 45, p. 25, illustrated in color (a smaller version of Happy Life No. 8)
Chinese Contemporary Art Document Exhibition, December 2006, p. 205, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in generally very good condition overall. There are no apparent condition problems with this work.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.